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Lake Anna Quick Facts:

Length: 17 miles

Acreage: 13,000+ acres

County: Louisa, Spotsylvania & Orange

Created: 1972

Distance from Washington, DC: 80 miles

Distance from Richmond, VA: 50 miles

Distance from Charlottesville, VA: 40 miles

Distance from Fredericksburg, VA: 20 miles

Important Numbers

Post Offices

Louisa (204 W Main St)
540-967-0691

Mineral (512 Mineral Ave)
540-894-4410

Unionville (23029 Village Road)
540-854-4927

Lake Anna Information

Lake Anna
   
​Lake Anna is the second largest lake in the state of Virginia, measuring 17 miles long with 200 miles of shoreline. The majority of Lake Anna is in Louisa & Spotsylvania counties with a small portion lying in Orange County, VA. 

The lake area is continuously growing and more modern conveniences are arriving by the day. Lake Anna is the perfect spot for fishing, lake boating, and much more. The Lake Anna State Park is one of the most amazing features in this area with sandy beaches, swimming areas, walking & hiking trails, and much more! 

The lake isn’t merely for recreation, as the Lake Anna business scene has flourished in recent years. Lake Anna Real Estate is one of the top industries and offers some of the most beautiful lake houses Virginia has to offer along with other exciting waterfront properties and Lake Anna rentals to fit any length of stay. For more information, always feel free to email the Lake Anna hotline at [email protected].

Rescue Services

Louisa Volunteer Fire Department
[email protected]

Mineral Volunteer Fire Department
540-894-5660

Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department
540-872-2400

Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department
804-556-6515

Locust Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.
540-872-3122
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Trevilians Volunteer Fire Dept.
540-967-0868

Zions Crossroads Volunteer Fire Dept.
​434-589-1116

Louisa County Volunteer Rescue
540-967-1800

Mineral Volunteer Rescue Squad
540-894-4678

​Holly Grove Volunteer Rescue Squad
804-556-6629

Lake Anna Volunteer Rescue Squad
​540-872-5274

Lake Anna: Public Side & Private Side

One of the most common questions we receive from visitors is asking the difference between Lake Anna's Public and Private Side.

This map shows the two areas:
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Lake Anna's Public Side is much larger, encompassing approximately 9,000 surface acres vs. Lake Anna's Private Side at approximately 4,000 surface acres.  The Public Side touches all three surrounding counties (Spotsylvania, Louisa & Orange), while the Private Side is entirely in Louisa County.

The main differences?  On the Lake Anna Public Side you'll find waterfront marinas, restaurants, gas pumps, public launches, and other businesses, accessible by boat.  The Lake Anna Private Side does not allow commercial operation on its shoreline and you must be a property owner to access the water on the Private Side, as there are no public launch sites.

One important note: the two bodies of water are separated by a series of three dikes, so once you are in a boat on either side, you cannot cross to the other side.  


Looking for Lake Anna Gear?

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The Lake Anna Visitor Center is located right next to the flagship Lake is Great Store at Lake Anna. 

The gift shop features Lake Anna souvenirs, lake-themed decor, holiday gifts and much more...including many items made locally at the lake.  Shop online at LakeisGreat.com!

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